The Philippine Presidential Palace says that the nation’s gaming regulator and its information and comms bureau are working hard to take down all illegal gaming websites.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong gov’t in support of increasing simulcast horse races

Kelsey Wilhelm - June 19, 2025

A proposal has been tabled with Hong Kong’s Legislative Council to increase the number of simulcast horse races to increase revenue and stomp out illegal betting.

Hong Kong

HKJC expects legal basketball betting revenue could reach $3.57B, bill to be debated on July 2nd

Kelsey Wilhelm - June 19, 2025

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is anticipating that it will take “a few years to successfully divert a portion of the basketball betting demand to the regulated market”, but betting revenue could reach $3.57 billion annually.

Philippines

AGI earmarks $85M for Newport World Resorts expansion, including hotel

Nelson Moura - June 19, 2025

Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) will provide around $85 million for the expansion of the Newport World Resorts complex in Pasay City, including a new hotel with VIP gaming suites.

Thailand

Thailand’s political crisis threatens casino legislation push

Nelson Moura - June 19, 2025

A political firestorm engulfing Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government is now threatening to derail one of her administration’s most ambitious economic initiatives: the passage of a bill to legalize entertainment complexes with casinos.

Cambodia

Cambodia PM: neighbors casting blame also engage in online gambling

AGBrief Editorial - June 19, 2025

Cambodia’s Prime Minister says that the nation is being blamed for having online gambling shelters, but that the accusing countries are merely trying to divert attention.

Pacific Islands

Imperial Pacific bid winner trying to transfer land lease of casino property

AGBrief Editorial - June 19, 2025

The successful bidder for Imperial Pacific International’s casino assets is aiming to take over the public land lease contract for the property the casino sits on, even as Saipan authorities aim to abolish the Commonwealth Casino Commission.

Elsewhere

Anjouan launches recognition certificate program for B2B providers

Frank Schuengel - June 19, 2025

Anjouan has announced the launch of a new Recognition Certificate Program for B2B gaming service providers.

Macau

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace to host awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - June 18, 2025

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace are set to host the 10th edition of the annual awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Bars in July.

Japan

Japan passes bill banning online gaming advertisements

Kelsey Wilhelm - June 18, 2025

Japan’s parliament has enacted a new bill revision aimed at curbing gambling addiction by banning online casino advertisements.

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